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Hogwarts RPG Name:
Vashti Amstern
Graduated
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Edmund Edgecombe
Graduated
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Zephyr Amstern
Ravenclaw Sixth Year
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Nathaniel Hensley
Slytherin Seventh Year
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Felicity Aurorae
Gryffindor Seventh Year
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19  With each point that was added to the board, Harvey made sure to note them all. Overall, the class had provided some pretty great answers. He particularly liked how Neb and Iris phrased theirs. Such brilliant women in his life - this was a fact that he seriously appreciated.
After making his notes, he set about mulling over the next question. Idly, the third year tapped his quill against the desk in the process. He suddenly found himself picturing two equally muscular arms and it was his job to do exactly as Edgecombe was describing. A bombastic side eye was cast at Nebula, and suddenly his good mood was in a moribund state. Because those muscles in his imagination were definitely not his. If one were to examine Harv’s arms, they’d note that muscles were almost non-existent.
He raised his hand half heartedly. “I think both actions would require an equal level of skill, especially if you’re looking to avoid an accident of any sort.” Yeah, because what a shame if anything were to happen to big, beefy arms. "That is true," Edmund agreed. "Keeping an equal level of control and consideration would be ideal." Once he noted that there were no more hands raised, it was time to continue on to the next part of the lesson.
"Good thoughts, everyone. There was no right or wrong answer to that one since it is purely opinion-based. And, one might argue, skill-based, considering any individual person could struggle more with one charm or the other." One person might think the Ascension Charm was more difficult, while another might find casting a successful Lowering Charm a greater struggle, and both would be right. "But, ultimately, you don't want to be careless or reckless with either of them.
"But that's enough of the discussion portion for now," Edmund continued. "Let's move on to more practical exercises."
With a wand-flick, more information was added to the Ascension and Lowering Charms sections on the board.
Quote: Ascension Charm
Purpose: Sends caster high in the air, also works underwater
Incantation: Ascendio (ah-SEN-dee-oh)
Wand Movement: Point upward
Lowering Charm
Purpose: Causes target to move downward, and can be used as a gravity spell
Incantation: Descendo (deh-SEHN-doh)
Wand Movement: Elongated C shape
Light: Blue
"To cast the Ascension Charm, you'll want to use the incantation Ascendio and point your wand upward. The Lowering Charm requires the incantation Descendo, but you'll move your wand in an elongated C shape." This one he demonstrated, directing his wand as if he were drawing a capital C in the air but then continuing the bottom curve of the C outward a little bit.
"Once you feel comfortable with pronouncing them and with your wand movements, I have something for you to practice on."
Edmund walked toward the back of the room, and with a wave of his wand, the back of the classroom expanded outward, effectively doubling the size of the classroom length-wise. There was plenty of open space, and a number of wide, round pillars rose up. They stood about 1.2 meters (4 ft) high, and the top of them was perfectly flat and wide enough for a person to stand comfortable on them.
"When you're ready, you'll select one of the pillars, and cast the Ascension Charm on yourself and lift yourself onto the pillar. Then you'll cast the Lowering Charm on yourself to land back onto the floor. Like so."
He stopped a little bit away from one of the pillars and raised his wand upward. "Ascendio." He rose easily into the air, lifting just enough for his feet to land lightly on top of the pillar. Then, guiding his wand into the elongated C-shape, he cast, "Descendo." And he glided easily back down to the floor.
Not too bad, yes?
"You'll have about 15 minutes to get some practice in before we move on to our next exercise. You may practice as many times as you want, just be sure to queue up and take turns as needed.
"If you have any questions or require assistance, raise your hand and let me know at any time.
"You may begin." ---
OOC: Thank you so much for your patience again, everyone 
The mini activity has begun! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! 
We'll move on to our main activity some time around 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 3rd.
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